extenuates

[US]/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪts/
[UK]/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪts/

Translation

v.to lessen the seriousness of something; to underestimate or belittle

Phrases & Collocations

extenuates circumstances

extenuates guilt

extenuates factors

extenuates evidence

extenuates behavior

extenuates actions

extenuates situation

extenuates reasons

extenuates mistakes

extenuates consequences

Example Sentences

his apology extenuates his earlier mistakes.

she believes that his difficult childhood extenuates his behavior.

the circumstances surrounding the incident extenuate the consequences.

in court, the defense argued that mental health issues extenuate the crime.

her charitable work extenuates her past mistakes.

he tried to extenuate his lateness with a valid reason.

they argued that the lack of resources extenuates their inability to succeed.

her kindness extenuates her occasional rudeness.

the judge considered the defendant's youth as something that extenuates his actions.

his long service in the community extenuates his recent mistakes.

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